Michel Blavet

Michel Blavet (March 13, 1700  October 28, 1768) was a French flautist, bassoonist, and composer. He wrote sonatas and a concerto for the flute.

 Life 
Blavet was born in Besançon. He taught himself to play musical instruments. He played the flute and bassoon. He moved to Paris in 1723. He performed at the Concert Spirituel. He was asked to work for Frederick the Great. However, he refused. He played the flute in King Louis XV's orchestra. He also played the flute at the Paris Opéra.

 Music 
Blavet wrote flute sonatas and flute duets. He also wrote some operas. He wrote one flute concerto in A minor.

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Category:1700 births
Category:1768 deaths
Category:Flutists
Category:18th-century French composers
Category:Baroque composers
Category:People from Besançon